Going vegetarian doesn't always mean you're choosing the healthier option. Food manufacturers have really jumped on the opportunity to exploit the vegetarian market, and the result is a whole line of foods that are far worse for you than a bit of meat. So many veggie burgers are full of artificial flavoring, MSG-like ingredients such as disodium inosinate, and carcinogenic caramel coloring. Don't be fooled into thinking anything 'vegetarian' is healthy - you've still got to read the label and make sure it isn't going to do any harm to your body.
The great news for vegetarians is that there are plenty of healthy veggie burger options on the market (though they're probably not mass-produced and available in all supermarkets). Look for burgers that contain healthy ingredients such as chickpeas, quinoa, nuts, lentils, and actual veggies.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.